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Brands Journey Beyond the DTC World

Brands Journey Beyond the DTC World 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman

E-commerce has been a lucrative business, and for those paying attention, brands saw a 44% sales increase in 2020. With U.S. consumers spending almost a trillion dollars online, it’s still…

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Brands as Status Symbols

Brands as Status Symbols 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman

Brands have a lengthy history of signaling social status, but it’s the modern-day tactics that are worthy of admiration. More than just a logo on your favorite t-shirt, today’s successful…

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3 C-Store Trends Redefining Convenience

3 C-Store Trends Redefining Convenience 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman

C-stores are a backbone in the travel world and as they have adapted over the years, so have consumer expectations and demands. For those who are always on the go,…

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Make It Shoppable

Make It Shoppable 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman

There’s often debate on how to extend the customer experience beyond the four walls of the store environment. How EComm has changed the industry and how brick-and-mortar is often on…

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Retail Cultivates Brand Tourism

Retail Cultivates Brand Tourism 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman

Brands knowingly, or perhaps unknowingly, are creating hubs of tourism – a place for guests and socially active to come and go at will. These destinations are extensions of the…

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Q&A With Choice Market Founder Mike Fogarty

Q&A With Choice Market Founder Mike Fogarty 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman

Updated 2/18/21 Now with three locations in the Denver area, Choice Market is smashing through norms with a c-store format that melds healthy living and convenience. We’re excited to have…

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The Perfect Pair – Raising Retail’s Spirit

The Perfect Pair – Raising Retail’s Spirit 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman

A partnership years in the making, retailers are finding inspiration and innovation from the world of alcohol, and this is a trend we all can get behind. A shopping trip…

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Retail Promotes Diversity and Economic Empowerment

Retail Promotes Diversity and Economic Empowerment 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman

Building brand values is an incredible task with significant implications on corporate culture and, increasingly, consumers who align their values with their wallet. We’ve seen everything from political stances, support…

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Supporting the New Grocery Consumer

Supporting the New Grocery Consumer 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman

Shopping habits are evolving constantly, and that process has been accelerated to reflect newly found hobbies and lifestyles at home. With a re-defined sense of experience, new priorities on product,…

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Looking Ahead: Retail Predictions in 2021

Looking Ahead: Retail Predictions in 2021 1440 428 Chute Gerdeman

A new year marks a new beginning for consumer trends and brands alike. Patiently awaited, 2021 is here and received with widespread optimism. Retail resiliency has sparked innovation as we’ve…

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